If your pup has been diagnosed with distemper, there are natural treatments to assist them. These include anti-nausea medication to decrease vomiting episodes and antibiotics for secondary infections as well as nutritional supplements to promote healthier eating habits.
Canine distemper is transmitted via infected secretions and excretions such as saliva, eye discharge, feces and urine as well as by infected toys and food bowls. Vaccination is the best defense against canine distemper; to build immunity to it more quickly starting at six weeks old puppies require multiple shots in a series – starting with their initial vaccination series at six weeks old – that start off their journey through vaccination series.
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1. Oatmeal paste
Oatmeal paste can be an easy, home remedy to treat distemper in dogs. Simply apply some to areas of itchy irritation and then rinse off in 5-10 minutes after application; repeat as necessary.
Canine Distemper, commonly known as CDV, is a highly contagious respiratory infection affecting lungs, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous systems of dogs and puppies alike. The virus spreads via salivary discharges such as nasal/eye discharge, saliva, nasal discharge, nasal discharges from eye discharges/nasopharyngeal discharges etc; then further spread through infected food or water dishes etc; puppies and non-immunized adult dogs are particularly vulnerable; but other animals including ferrets/skunks/foxes and coyotes may also contract the illness.
Homeopathic remedies exist for canine distemper, each targeting different symptoms. Speak to an experienced veterinary homeopath about which remedies will work for your pet at different stages of disease progression.
2. Oatmeal bath
As distemper affects many systems within a dog, it can be hard to identify when its symptoms are due to distemper and not something else such as colds or diarrhea; early diagnosis becomes especially crucial.
Canine distemper spreads via contact with urine, blood or saliva of infected dogs and wildlife as well as aerosol droplets from coughing and sneezing or through food/water bowl contamination. Puppies without vaccination histories as well as those in shelters are particularly at risk from this virus.
Homeopathic remedies can assist your dog during each stage of distemper and speed his recovery. A homeopath should work in close cooperation with your vet to select remedies tailored specifically to his symptoms at each stage.
3. Warm water
Canine distemper affects wildlife like foxes, coyotes, raccoons, minks and skunks as well as domestic pets such as dogs. The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of affected animals resulting in symptoms like twitching, chewing movements, head tilts, seizures and partial or complete paralysis of affected individuals.
Disease spreads via direct contact between dogs or wildlife and through airborne transmission from sneezing and coughing dogs; additionally, infected dogs release aerosol droplets containing the virus into their environments that infiltrate other canines, their food bowls and surfaces nearby.
Your vet may recommend antinausea medicines, antiseizure drugs for treating tremors and seizures, antibiotics to avoid secondary infections, and possibly IV fluid therapy or tube feeding in severe cases of the virus.
4. Warm broth
Canine distemper virus, more commonly referred to as CDV, is caused by paramyxovirus and can kill dogs. The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems of those it inflicts; puppies, shelter dogs and non-immunized strays are particularly at risk; it has even been observed among wild animals such as foxes and skunks.
Vaccinating is the ideal preventive measure, as it decreases your dog’s risk of contracting distemper from another animal, but even vaccination cannot guarantee protection from infection. Homeopathy remedies may offer another approach. Dr Pitcairn recommends using different remedies at various stages to manage symptoms: Distemperinum 30C (the distemper nosode made from tissue from sick animals), Natrum muriaticum 30C and Pulsatilla 30C should all help manage symptoms at different points during disease development – including Distemperinum 30C for early, sneezing stage illnesses as well as conjunctivitis with thick eye discharge.
5. Garlic
Since there are no antiviral drugs currently available for combatting distemper, treatment plans typically focus on relieving symptoms. This means managing vomiting and diarrhea episodes as well as dehydration prevention; monitoring fever levels; clearing away eye and nasal discharge; as well as keeping your pup comfortable.
Distemper can kill white cells in both the blood and lymphatic systems, weakening their immune systems and leaving dogs susceptible to secondary infections such as bacterial pneumonia. Furthermore, distemper affects the central nervous system causing symptoms such as fever, nasal discharge, eye discharge, loss of appetite, muscle twitching and seizures in dogs.
If your pup exhibits any of these symptoms, consult a qualified homeopathic veterinarian immediately for guidance and treatment. They may suggest homeopathic remedies to ease his or her discomfort and speed recovery.
